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House passes new legislative maps after grueling debate
RALEIGH — One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate. It was a grueling week. After a three-judge Superior Court panel handed down […]
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ONE YEAR LATER
One year ago today, Scotland County residents were awaiting the expected arrival of Hurricane Florence, a Category 1 storm that wasn’t as fearsome because of its wind and rain so much as the fact that […]
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City to get another storm water update
LAURINBURG — Cape Fear Engineering will be back in the city council chambers Tuesday to give more updates on the stormwater project. Last month the engineering firm spoke to the council at the monthly meeting […]
Crime
Break-in LAURINBURG — The Clinton Inn reported to the police department on Thursday that a flat-screen TV valued at $250 and a blanket had been stolen out of a room. The items were located in […]
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Relay celebrates survivors before main event
LAURINBURG — More than 300 cancer survivors and their caregivers joined together at the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening for the annual Relay For Life of Scotland County Survivor Banquet. The event is held […]
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Two charged with murder of popular bartender
LUMBERTON — His boss, co-workers and customers are mourning the loss of a familiar face at a popular downtown restaurant who was murdered this week in his home. On Wednesday, police announced the arrests of […]
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Bad blood from veto override may threaten legislative redistricting fix
RALEIGH — It’s time for a break from “summer camp.” Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, acknowledged as much Wednesday, saying the level of trust between N.C. Republicans and Democrats is as “brittle” as he has ever […]
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City to openparking loton Monday
LAURINBURG — The final paving project for the new Laurinburg City Hall parking lot and drive-thru lane will finish up on Friday. The parking lot was closed due to the paving, and residents coming to […]
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Blue Cross NC launches prescription savings program
DURHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is helping lower members’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs through the launch of an easy-to-use new tool. Rx Savings Solutions, available to most […]
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GOP holds House seats, but shows frailty in suburbs
RALEIGH — Conservative Republican Dan Bishop won a special election for an open House seat in North Carolina, averting a demoralizing Democratic capture of a district the GOP has held for nearly six decades. But […]
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Break-in LAURINBURG — Mobile Home Parts Store on Scotland High Drive reported to the police department on Wednesday that someone had pried open the back door to the business and stole a black powder firearm […]
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Mayor seeks public input on planned Civil War history center
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The mayor of a North Carolina city wants the public’s input on a proposed Civil War history center. The Fayetteville Observer reports Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is calling for a special […]